Desktop GPU on Laptop.

[amcneil98]

Well while surfing the web I came across a method that allows the user to insert a desktop GPU into a laptop. I have a laptop, and was wondering if it is a viable solution to it's current lack of graphics. I would link to the sight, but I am not sure if I can, so somebody please let me know.

 

[TheUnknownPC]

No It is not possible to insert a desktop GPU to your Laptop. 🙁

 

[k1114]

It's called an egpu and you're fine to link to another site. Typically no it's not worth it since your cpu would be weak, it's probably pcie 2.0 x1, and the adapter alone is $113 if you go the cheaper dyi route. A commercial product can be $320 and you still have to buy a gpu. Selling your current laptop and buying a new one gets better performance for the same price, if not lower. Of course this is assuming since I have no idea what your specs are.

 

[amcneil98]

It's called an egpu and you're fine to link to another site. Typically no it's not worth it since your cpu would be weak, it's probably pcie 2.0 x1, and the adapter alone is $113 if you go the cheaper dyi route. A commercial product can be $320 and you still have to buy a gpu. Selling your current laptop and buying a new one gets better performance for the same price, if not lower. Of course this is assuming since I have no idea what your specs are.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/e-gpu-external-graphics-discussion/418851-diy-egpu-experiences.html

 

[orlbuckeye]

Most laptops graphics cards arent upgradeable.

 

[k1114]

That's where everyone usually goes for egpu info. I think you forgot to state your specs.

 

[amcneil98]

That's where everyone usually goes for egpu info. I think you forgot to state your specs.

3rd Gen i7 @2.2 turbo up to 3.2, HD4000, 1 TB HDD, 8GB of ram, DVD drive, 1366x768 screen, speakers ect.

 

[k1114]

I need the laptop model to know if you could even do it. But from the specs I can tell the price and it would be better to just sell it and get another laptop.

 

[dasulman]

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